§ 48-2-303. Caption of petition for adoption.
§48‑2‑303. Caption of petition for adoption.
The caption of the petitionshall be substantially as follows:
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
IN THE DISTRICTCOURT
______________________ COUNTY
BEFORE THECLERK
____________________________ |
*(Full name of petitioningfather) |
and |
____________________________ | PETITIONFOR ADOPTION
*(Full name of petitioningmother) |
and |
FOR THE ADOPTION OF |
____________________________ |
*(Full name by which the adopteeis to be known if the adoption is granted). (1949, c. 300; 1961, c. 186;1969, c. 982; 1973, c. 476, s. 138; 1995, c. 88, s. 5; c. 457, s. 2; 1997‑215,s. 9(d).)